Symphony no. 3 / Overture on Russian Themes / Fairy Tale

Album by Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky‐Korsakov & London Symphony Orchestra & Philharmonia Orchestra & Yondani Butt

Symphony No. 3 / Overture on Russian Themes / Fairy Tale is an album featuring orchestral works by Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, released in 1999. The album showcases Rimsky-Korsakov's vibrant orchestration and his commitment to a distinct Russian musical voice, with pieces that incorporate traditional Russian folk melodies and demonstrate his talent for turning straightforward, sincere subjects into something brilliant and intricate.
First released: 1999

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Overture on Russian Themes, Op. 20
    11:45
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 32: I. Moderato assai
    12:10
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 32: II. Scherzo (vivo)
    4:58
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 32: III. Andante - animato assai
    7:59
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 32: IV. Allegro con spirito - animato
    5:17
  6. 6.
    Fairy Tale (Skazka), Op. 29
    15:53

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